On 27 April 2022, a police report was lodged against a woman who had purportedly acted as an advocate and solicitor on at least three occasions, even though her practising certificate had expired. Acting on the report, the Police have commenced investigations against the woman for an offence under Section 33 of the Legal Profession Act.

The offence of an unauthorised person acting as an advocate or solicitor under Section 33 of the Legal Profession Act carries a fine of up to $25,000 or an imprisonment term of up to 6 months, or both. In the case of second or subsequent convictions, the offence carries a fine of up to $50,000, an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both.

We are unable to comment further as investigations are ongoing.

Source: Singapore Police Force